Practice Test Questions
What is the correct term for a decrease in the number of circulating red blood cells? - ANS -Anemia
What is hypoglycemia? - ANS -Low blood sugar
What is the name for the part of a needle that attaches to the collecting tube or syringe? - ANS -Hub
What is the first thing you should do when entering a patient's room? - ANS -Introduce yourself
Which laboratory department requires another patient identification system in addition to the hospital
ID bracelet? - ANS -Blood bank
How many milliliters (mL) are in one cubic centimeter (cc)? - ANS -1
Which of the following is a characteristic of good clinical documentation? - ANS -Accurate
Using a proper needle gauge is the most important factor in preventing contamination of a blood
culture. - ANS -False
On which of the following are dermal punctures performed? - ANS -Capillaries
Which of the following types of physicians may be found in a clinical laboratory? - ANS -Pathologist
How many deciliters (dL) are in a liter (L)? - ANS -10